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- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting a stone house on the southwest corner of Grand River Avenue and Northrop Street in Redford [later Detroit]. Handwritten on verso, "This is the undertaker's house". Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Sep 12, 1917.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Photograph. Black and white photo showing the Detroit Edison Company headquarters building. The view looks eastward and shows the west side of the 10-story, decorative brick and stone building on Second Avenue. A small section of W. Elizabeth Street can be seen near the lower left corner of the photo. The Tuller Hotel building and its sign can be seen in the background at the far left side of the photo. The number, "M-9266," and date, "2-8-22," are written along the lower right edge of the image.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Print. Sepia-tone composite street view photograph of Woodward Avenue, Grand River to Gratiot, as noted on the verso, taken from the book "32 Years Ago," published by the Union Trust Company in 1923. Many retail businesses neighbor the thoroughfare and include, from left to right, Arthur and Phildric Photographers; Hoop Skirts; Chickering Pianos and Band Instruments; Housekeepers Palace; and the J.H. Black and Company. First Presbyterians Church is visible in the background. Also, written on the verso, "Old Downtown Detroit, First Presbyterian Church, where Hudson's is now, Newcomb's to the left."
- Date Issued:
- 1891-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Photograph. Black and white photo showing the Detroit Edison Company headquarters building. The view looks southwestward and shows the northeast corner of a new 10-story, decorative brick and stone building addition along W. Elizabeth Street. The new addition has a similar style to the existing structure (darker brick) that can be seen on the right side of the photo. A small section of W. Elizabeth Street can be seen in the lower right corner area of the photo. Printed text along the lower edge shows "Service Bldg. - Progress - N.E. Elev." and "10-19-27, M-18660."
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Municipal Services
- Description:
- Mounted, sepia-toned photographic print of a young woman in a hat, coat, and skirt posing in the snow. The photo was taken near the corner of Grand River Avenue and Ash Street. A horse-drawn streetcar passes in the street behind her. Utility poles and several buildings are visible along the street. "Mathie Brssie, Taken on Grd River ave + Ash Str. 1890 or 02. Student at Cass School" handwritten on verso in blue. "M. Wesson Dickinson, July 26, 52" handwritten below in black.
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Detroit Views
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting a view along Grand River Avenue. In view are utility poles, horse-drawn carriages, streetcar tracks, and signs reading "The Broadway Gaiety Girl" and T.P. Sullivan Undertaker". Handwritten message on verso, dated Mar 25, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard depicting businesses along Grand River Avenue in Redford. Parked in front are an automobile and horse-drawn cart. Pesha Photo
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Postcard
- Description:
- Mounted, sepia-toned photographic print of a young woman in a hat, coat, and skirt posing in the snow. The photo was taken near the corner of Grand River Avenue and Ash Street. A horse-drawn streetcar passes in the street behind her. Utility poles and several buildings are visible along the street. "Mathie Brssie, Taken on Grd River ave + Ash Str. 1890 or 02. Student at Cass School" handwritten on verso in blue. "M. Wesson Dickinson, July 26, 52" handwritten below in black.
- Date Issued:
- 1890-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Photograph. Black and white photo showing the Detroit Edison Company headquarters building. The view looks southwestward and shows the northeast corner of a new 10-story, decorative brick and stone building addition along W. Elizabeth Street. The new addition has a similar style to the existing structure (darker brick) that can be seen on the right side of the photo. A small section of W. Elizabeth Street can be seen in the lower right corner area of the photo. Printed text along the lower edge shows "Service Bldg. - Progress - N.E. Elev." and "10-19-27, M-18660."
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Photograph. Black and white photo showing the Detroit Edison Company headquarters building. The view looks eastward and shows the west side of the 10-story, decorative brick and stone building on Second Avenue. A small section of W. Elizabeth Street can be seen near the lower left corner of the photo. The Tuller Hotel building and its sign can be seen in the background at the far left side of the photo. The number, "M-9266," and date, "2-8-22," are written along the lower right edge of the image.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society